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{{Infobox musical artist | {{Infobox musical artist | ||
| name = Rishpal Rekhi | | name = {{ubl|Rishpal Rekhi|ਰਿਸ਼ਪਾਲ ਰੈਖੀ}} | ||
| background = non_performing_personnel | | background = non_performing_personnel | ||
| image = Rishi Rich at The Asian Awards.jpg | | image = Rishi Rich at The Asian Awards.jpg | ||
| image_size = | | image_size = | ||
| caption = Rich | | caption = Rich in 2015 | ||
| birth_name = Rishpal Singh Rekhi | | birth_name = Rishpal Singh Rekhi | ||
| alias = Rishi Rekhi | | alias = {{hlist|Rishi Rekhi|The Rishi Rich Project}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Croydon]], London, England | | birth_place = [[Croydon]], London, England | ||
| genre = [[Bhangra (music)|Bhangra]] | | genre = {{hlist||[[Bhangra (music)|Bhangra]]|[[Music of Punjab|Punjabi]]|[[filmi]]|[[Hindi pop]]|[[alternative hip-hop]]|[[trip hop]]|[[UK garage]]|[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]}} | ||
| years_active = 1992–present | | years_active = 1992–present | ||
| label = Moviebox Records | | label = {{hlist|Moviebox Records|Rishi Rich Productions Ltd. (RRP)|[[2Point9 Records]]}} | ||
| | | website = {{URL|www.rishirich.com}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Rishpal Singh Rekhi''' ([[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]: ਰਿਸ਼ਪਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਰੈਖੀ | '''Rishpal Singh Rekhi''' ([[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]: ਰਿਸ਼ਪਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਰੈਖੀ) better known by his stage name '''Rishi Rich''', is a [[British-Indian]] music producer based in London. He began his career in the [[Asian Underground]] scene and later became internationally known for his [[Bhangra (music)|bhangra]] tracks, his [[Hindi]] [[remix]]es, and as a pioneer of [[Asian Underground|Asian-R&B fusion music]]. | ||
Through the Rishi Rich Project, he was responsible for launching [[British Asian]] talents who would later gain mainstream success, such as [[Jay Sean]], [[Juggy D]], [[Veronica Mehta]], and [[Mumzy Stranger]]. | Through the Rishi Rich Project, he was responsible for launching [[British Asian]] talents who would later gain mainstream success, such as [[Jay Sean]], [[Juggy D]], [[Veronica Mehta]], and [[Mumzy Stranger]]. In addition, Rich launched the singing career of Canadian artist, Jasmine K Kara, as the two collaborated in 2022 to release "The Ishq (Rishi Rich Remix)".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Patel |first1=Akshay |title=Urban Star Interviews |url=https://www.sabrasradio.com/player/podcasts/urban-star-interviews-with-akshay/ |website=Sabras Radio |access-date=9 November 2022}}</ref> Jasmine K Kara has mentioned being a "huge fan" of the Rishi Rich Project's debut single, "Dance with You" (Nachna Tere Naal),<ref name="2005brlaunch">{{cite web|title=BRITISH ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS 2004 LAUNCHED|url=http://www.redhotcurry.com/entertainment/music/brama_launch.htm|access-date=24 August 2010|date=7 October 2004|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100210200827/http://www.redhotcurry.com/entertainment/music/brama_launch.htm|archive-date=10 February 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and refers to the experience of working with Rich as a "dream come true".<ref>{{cite web |title=The Ishq – Jasmine Kara & Sabrina Sapal – Remix by Rishi Rich |url=https://desivibe.com/2022/10/24/the-ishq-jasmine-kara-sabrina-sapal-remix-by-rishi-rich/ |website=DESIVIBE |access-date=9 November 2022}}</ref> | ||
Rich has also released his own solo albums, ''Simply Rich'' in 2002 with Ishq Records and ''[[The Project (Rishi Rich album)|The Project]]'' in 2006 with [[2Point9 Records]] and his produced songs have appeared in a number of Bollywood films.{{Which|date=October 2025}} He runs Rishi Rich Productions and has contracts with a number of British Asian artists including [[H-Dhami]], Mumzy Stranger, Veronica Mehta, Tasha Tah and [[Abbas Hasan]]. | |||
==The Rishi Rich Project== | ==The Rishi Rich Project== | ||
Rishi Rich worked in the UK with a number of [[South Asian people|Asian]] artists and co-produced a number of Asian music albums. In January 2003, he signed a management contract with | Rishi Rich worked in the UK with a number of [[South Asian people|Asian]] artists and co-produced a number of Asian music albums. In January 2003, he signed a management contract with 2Point9 Records. Soon after, he formed the Rishi Rich Project; the objective of which was to showcase up-and-coming talent. The Rishi Rich releases quickly became famous in the [[Asian Underground]] scene, being pioneers of [[contemporary R&B]]-[[Bhangra (music)|bhangra]] fusion. They subsequently found success in India and helped popularise Asian-R&B [[Fusion (music)|fusion]] sounds in both the Asian underground scene and in [[Indian pop]] music.<ref name=AsianID>{{YouTube|6ZG_y_UlrZg|Jay Sean- Interview part 1/3}}</ref> | ||
"[[Dance with You (Nachna Tere Naal)]]", released on 8 September 2003, was the debut single by the Rishi Rich Project produced by | "[[Dance with You (Nachna Tere Naal)]]", released on 8 September 2003, was the debut single by the Rishi Rich Project and was produced by Rich and featured Jay Sean (singing in English) and Juggy D (in [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]). It was an [[Asian Underground]] song with the music video set at a [[block party]] in a London neighbourhood. The song peaked at No. 12 on the [[UK Singles Chart]] and No. 2 on the [[Dutch Top 40]]. It also won "Best Single R&B" at the 2003 [[UK Asian Music Awards]].<ref name="2005brlaunch"/> It is considered Jay Sean's first successful single and was later included on his debut album ''[[Me Against Myself]]'' (2004), produced by Rishi Rich himself, as well as on Rich's album, ''Rishi Rich Project''. The song was also included on the soundtrack for the 2003 [[Bollywood]] film ''[[Boom (2003 film)|Boom]]''.<ref>{{IMDb name|id=1915047|name=Jay Sean}}</ref> | ||
On 27 April 2007, Rich announced that he was parting with his record company 2Point9 Records,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/asiannetworkmusic/2007/04/new_project_for_rishi_rich.shtml|title=BBC - Asian Network Music - Blog|author=BBC|access-date=4 July 2015}}</ref> marking the end of the Rishi Rich Project. After their departures from the project, [[Jay Sean]] | On 27 April 2007, Rich announced that he was parting with his record company 2Point9 Records,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/asiannetworkmusic/2007/04/new_project_for_rishi_rich.shtml|title=BBC - Asian Network Music - Blog|author=BBC|access-date=4 July 2015}}</ref> marking the end of the Rishi Rich Project. After their departures from the project, [[Jay Sean]] went on to become a successful international Asian artist (topping the US Hot 100 in 2009),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/509/jay_sean__on_top_of_the_world/|title=Jay Sean: On top of the world|author=Stephen Clark - Design|access-date=4 July 2015}}</ref> while [[Juggy D]] became one of the most successful British artists in the mainstream Indian market.<ref>{{cite web|title=Juggy D, Rishi Rich back together|author=Nikhil Taneja|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=9 December 2009|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/music/Juggy-D-Rishi-Rich-back-together/Article1-484685.aspx|access-date=15 December 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091215231435/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/music/Juggy-D-Rishi-Rich-back-together/Article1-484685.aspx|archive-date=15 December 2009|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | ||
In 2015, | In 2015, Rich, Jay Sean and Juggy D reunited as the Rishi Rich Project and released the single "Freak". | ||
==Solo career== | ==Solo career== | ||
Rich released his first solo album ''Simply Rich'' fuses urban music and bhangra. The album was successful in the Asian pop charts, and resulted in a number of singles, including "Nahin Jeena" with vocals by Don D and Juggy D, and "Nahin Tere Jeha Hor Disda" with vocals by Pakistani [[Qawwali]] singer [[Javed Bashir]] (based on [[Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan]]'s "Kiven Mukhre Ton Nazran Hatawan") with the music video featuring cameo appearances by [[Bally Sagoo]], Juggy D, Jay Sean and [[Veronica Mehta]]. | |||
His second solo release, ''[[The Project (Rishi Rich album)|The Project]]'', in 2006 included the single "Push It Up (Aaja Kuriye)" featuring Juggy D and Jay Sean,<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qGM8fw5_g4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/1qGM8fw5_g4 |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|title=Rishi Rich Feat. Jay Sean & Juggy D - Push It Up (Aaja Kurie|date=25 September 2007|work=YouTube|access-date=4 July 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref> peaking at No 1 on the [[BBC | His second solo release, ''[[The Project (Rishi Rich album)|The Project]]'', in 2006 included the single "Push It Up (Aaja Kuriye)" featuring Juggy D and Jay Sean,<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qGM8fw5_g4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/1qGM8fw5_g4 |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|title=Rishi Rich Feat. Jay Sean & Juggy D - Push It Up (Aaja Kurie|date=25 September 2007|work=YouTube|access-date=4 July 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref> peaking at No 1 on the [[BBC Asian Network]] Chart. | ||
Rishi released his third album, ''The Lost Beats'', in 2014. | Rishi released his third album, ''The Lost Beats'', in 2014. | ||
==Rishi Rich Productions== | ==Rishi Rich Productions== | ||
In 2007, | In 2007, Rich started Rishi Rich Productions (RRP), a joint partnership with entertainment entrepreneur, [[Waleed Jahangir]].<ref>{{Cite web | ||
|url = http://www.rishirichproductions.com/about.htm | |url = http://www.rishirichproductions.com/about.htm | ||
|title = About RRP – Rishi Rich Productions | |title = About RRP – Rishi Rich Productions | ||
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}}</ref> The artists signed to the company are | }}</ref> The artists signed to the company are Rich himself,<ref name=rrp>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rishirichproductions.com/artists.aspx |title=Artists |work=rishirichproductions.com |access-date=24 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20090412214852/http://www.rishirichproductions.com/artists.aspx |archive-date=12 April 2009 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> [[H-Dhami]],<ref name=rrp/> [[Mumzy]],<ref name=rrp/> [[Veronica Mehta]] (aka Veronica),<ref name=rrp/> Tasha Tah,<ref name=rrp/><ref>{{cite web|title=Tash Tah Interview with Besharam.co.uk|url=http://www.besharam.co.uk/tasha-tah-talks-music-life-bosoms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100507214341/http://www.besharam.co.uk/tasha-tah-talks-music-life-bosoms/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2010-05-07}}</ref> [[Juggy D]],{{Citation needed|date=August 2010}} and [[Abbas Hasan]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2010}} | ||
Rich won "Best Producer" at the [[UK Asian Music Awards]] in 2003<ref name="2005brlaunch"/> and also in 2009 for producing [[H-Dhami]]'s debut album ''Sadke Java''.<ref name=2009AMA>{{Cite web | |||
|url= http://www.desihits.com/news/view/uk-ama-award-winners-20090306 | |url= http://www.desihits.com/news/view/uk-ama-award-winners-20090306 | ||
|title=2009 UK AMA Award Winners - on desihits.com | |title=2009 UK AMA Award Winners - on desihits.com | ||
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==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
Rich expanded also into Indian film and many of his productions appeared in various Bollywood films: | |||
*''[[Boom (2003 film)|Boom]]'' (2003): The track [[Eyes on You (Jay Sean song)|"Eyes on You"]] which was performed by [[Jay Sean]] was featured in [[Bollywood]] film ''Boom''. The song | *''[[Boom (2003 film)|Boom]]'' (2003): The track [[Eyes on You (Jay Sean song)|"Eyes on You"]] which was performed by [[Jay Sean]] was featured in the [[Bollywood]] film ''Boom''. The song reached the UK top 10 in 2004 and was featured on Jay Sean's debut album ''[[Me Against Myself]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/269/jay_sean_prince_charming/|title=JAY SEAN: PRINCE CHARMING|author=Stephen Clark - Design|access-date=4 July 2015}}</ref> | ||
*''[[Hum Tum (film)|Hum Tum]]'' (2004): | *''[[Hum Tum (film)|Hum Tum]]'' (2004): Rich produced a track U'n'I for the first ever release from the Yash Raj music label, which featured in the film. | ||
*''[[Kyaa Kool Hai Hum]]'' (2005): The track "One Night", produced by | *''[[Kyaa Kool Hai Hum]]'' (2005): The track "One Night", produced by Rich and sung by [[Jay Sean]], was taken from Jay Sean's album ''Me Against Myself'' and was included in the 2005 film ''Kyaa Kool Hai Hum''. However, the version on this soundtrack was entitled "Dil Mera (One Night)" and included vocals by [[Veronica Mehta|Veronica]] as well as Jay Sean. | ||
*''[[Jackpot (2013 film)|Jackpot]]'' (2013): | *''[[Jackpot (2013 film)|Jackpot]]'' (2013): Rich produced the track "[[Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse]]" (Remix). | ||
*''[[Love Yoou Soniye]]'' (2013): Composed and sang "Love Yoou Soniye", the title track for the film with [[Juggy D]] | *''[[Love Yoou Soniye]]'' (2013): Composed and sang "Love Yoou Soniye", the title track for the film with [[Juggy D]] | ||
*''[[Behen Hogi Teri]]'' (2017): He recreated the [[R.D. Burman]]'s song ''Jaanu'' which was sung by [[Raftaar (rapper)|Raftaar]]. | *''[[Behen Hogi Teri]]'' (2017): He recreated the [[R.D. Burman]]'s song ''Jaanu'' which was sung by [[Raftaar (rapper)|Raftaar]]. | ||
*''[[Half Girlfriend (film)|Half Girlfriend]]'' (2017): | *''[[Half Girlfriend (film)|Half Girlfriend]]'' (2017): Rich composed his first official Hindi song, "Mere Dil Mein", which has music notes astoundingly similar to the song U 'n' I. | ||
*''[[Poster Boys]]'' (2017): He composed "Kehende Menu" sung by [[Ikka Singh|Ikka]], [[Yash Narvekar]] and [[Sukriti Kakar]] | *''[[Poster Boys (2017 film)|Poster Boys]]'' (2017): He composed "Kehende Menu" sung by [[Ikka Singh|Ikka]], [[Yash Narvekar]] and [[Sukriti Kakar]] | ||
*''[[Mubarakan]]'' (2017): | *''[[Mubarakan]]'' (2017): Rich composed the title track with Yash Anand. He also sang it with [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]] and Yash Anand | ||
*''[[Namaste England]]'' (2018): | *''[[Namaste England]]'' (2018): Rich composed a song titled "Bhaare Bazaar" with Badshah. [[Vishal Dadlani]], [[Payal Dev]], B Praak and Badshah sang the song. | ||
*''[[Gully Boy]]'' (2019): He composed "Doori" | *''[[Gully Boy]]'' (2019): He composed "Doori", sung by [[Ranveer Singh]]. | ||
*''[[Bhangra Paa Le]]'' (2020): Along with [[JAM8]] and [[Yash Narvekar]] He composed "Ho Ja Rangeela Re" which is sung by Shashwat Singh and "Sun Sajna" which is sung by [[Navraj Hans]], [[Jonita Gandhi]], Yash Narvekar and Kiranee | *''[[Bhangra Paa Le]]'' (2020): Along with [[JAM8]] and [[Yash Narvekar]] He composed "Ho Ja Rangeela Re" which is sung by Shashwat Singh and "Sun Sajna" which is sung by [[Navraj Hans]], [[Jonita Gandhi]], Yash Narvekar and Kiranee | ||
*''[[Bad Boy Billionaires: India]]'' (2020) - [[Netflix]] documentary, composed the title track | *''[[Bad Boy Billionaires: India]]'' (2020) - [[Netflix]] documentary, composed the title track | ||
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==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
[[File:Manrina Rhode Rekhi and Rishi Rich at The Asian Awards.jpg|thumb|Rich (right), and wife, | [[File:Manrina Rhode Rekhi and Rishi Rich at The Asian Awards.jpg|thumb|Rich (right), and wife, Manrina Rekhi, at [[The Asian Awards]] in 2015]] | ||
In September 2011, he married Manrina Rhode, a dentist. They are now divorced as of 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.desi-box.com/media/bhangra/rishi-richs-a-list-wedding-of-the-year.html|title=Rishi Rich's A-List Wedding Of The Year! - Desi-Box.com - News, Music Videos, Interviews, Bollywood, Bhangra, Urban|work=Desi-Box.com - News, Music Videos, Interviews, Bollywood, Bhangra, Urban|access-date=4 July 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513102820/http://www.desi-box.com/media/bhangra/rishi-richs-a-list-wedding-of-the-year.html|archive-date=13 May 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | In September 2011, he married Manrina Rhode, a dentist. They are now divorced as of 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.desi-box.com/media/bhangra/rishi-richs-a-list-wedding-of-the-year.html|title=Rishi Rich's A-List Wedding Of The Year! - Desi-Box.com - News, Music Videos, Interviews, Bollywood, Bhangra, Urban|work=Desi-Box.com - News, Music Videos, Interviews, Bollywood, Bhangra, Urban|access-date=4 July 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513102820/http://www.desi-box.com/media/bhangra/rishi-richs-a-list-wedding-of-the-year.html|archive-date=13 May 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | ||
In February 2014, | In February 2014, Rich signed to TRMG Teddy Riley Music group and moved to Atlanta in April 2014 to work alongside [[Teddy Riley]] after acquiring OnlyChild Records from Manchester-based producer, SP. | ||
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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*2017: Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director]] for ''[[Half Girlfriend (film)|Half Girlfriend]]'' along with [[Mithoon]], [[Tanishk Bagchi]], [[Farhan Saeed]], [[Ami Mishra]] & [[Rahul Mishra]]. | *2017: Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director]] for ''[[Half Girlfriend (film)|Half Girlfriend]]'' along with [[Mithoon]], [[Tanishk Bagchi]], [[Farhan Saeed]], [[Ami Mishra]] & [[Rahul Mishra]]. | ||
*2018: Won, Best Soundtrack at the [[UK Asian Film Festival]] for ''[[Boogie Man (2018 film)|Boogie Man]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.medianews4u.com/rishi-rich-bags-the-award-for-best-soundtrack-at-the-uk-asian-film-festival-2018-for-the-film-boogie-man/|title=Rishi Rich bags the award for Best Soundtrack at the UK Asian Film Festival 2018 for the film Boogie Man|date=April 2, 2018}}</ref> | *2018: Won, Best Soundtrack at the [[UK Asian Film Festival]] for ''[[Boogie Man (2018 film)|Boogie Man]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.medianews4u.com/rishi-rich-bags-the-award-for-best-soundtrack-at-the-uk-asian-film-festival-2018-for-the-film-boogie-man/|title=Rishi Rich bags the award for Best Soundtrack at the UK Asian Film Festival 2018 for the film Boogie Man|date=April 2, 2018}}</ref> | ||
*2025: Won, Special Award for Contribution to Music at the [https://asianachieversawards.com/asian-achievers-awards-2025-neerja-birla-rishi-rich-taj-foods/ Asian Achievers Awards]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Entrepreneur |date=2025-09-29 |title=Neerja Birla, Music Producer Rishi Rich and Taj Foods win big at Asian Achievers Awards in London |url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-au/news-and-trends/neerja-birla-music-producer-rishi-rich-and-taj-foods-win/497674 |access-date=2025-12-30 |website=Entrepreneur |language=en}}</ref> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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[[Category:Musicians from London]] | [[Category:Musicians from London]] | ||
[[Category:People from Southall]] | [[Category:People from Southall]] | ||
[[Category:Punjabi | [[Category:English people of Punjabi descent]] | ||
[[Category:2Point9 Records artists]] | [[Category:2Point9 Records artists]] | ||
[[Category:1976 births]] | [[Category:1976 births]] | ||
[[Category:Desi musicians]] | |||
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| Birth name | Rishpal Singh Rekhi |
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Rishpal Singh Rekhi (Punjabi: ਰਿਸ਼ਪਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਰੈਖੀ) better known by his stage name Rishi Rich, is a British-Indian music producer based in London. He began his career in the Asian Underground scene and later became internationally known for his bhangra tracks, his Hindi remixes, and as a pioneer of Asian-R&B fusion music.
Through the Rishi Rich Project, he was responsible for launching British Asian talents who would later gain mainstream success, such as Jay Sean, Juggy D, Veronica Mehta, and Mumzy Stranger. In addition, Rich launched the singing career of Canadian artist, Jasmine K Kara, as the two collaborated in 2022 to release "The Ishq (Rishi Rich Remix)".[1] Jasmine K Kara has mentioned being a "huge fan" of the Rishi Rich Project's debut single, "Dance with You" (Nachna Tere Naal),[2] and refers to the experience of working with Rich as a "dream come true".[3]
Rich has also released his own solo albums, Simply Rich in 2002 with Ishq Records and The Project in 2006 with 2Point9 Records and his produced songs have appeared in a number of Bollywood films.[which?] He runs Rishi Rich Productions and has contracts with a number of British Asian artists including H-Dhami, Mumzy Stranger, Veronica Mehta, Tasha Tah and Abbas Hasan.
The Rishi Rich Project[edit | edit source]
Rishi Rich worked in the UK with a number of Asian artists and co-produced a number of Asian music albums. In January 2003, he signed a management contract with 2Point9 Records. Soon after, he formed the Rishi Rich Project; the objective of which was to showcase up-and-coming talent. The Rishi Rich releases quickly became famous in the Asian Underground scene, being pioneers of contemporary R&B-bhangra fusion. They subsequently found success in India and helped popularise Asian-R&B fusion sounds in both the Asian underground scene and in Indian pop music.[4]
"Dance with You (Nachna Tere Naal)", released on 8 September 2003, was the debut single by the Rishi Rich Project and was produced by Rich and featured Jay Sean (singing in English) and Juggy D (in Punjabi). It was an Asian Underground song with the music video set at a block party in a London neighbourhood. The song peaked at No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 2 on the Dutch Top 40. It also won "Best Single R&B" at the 2003 UK Asian Music Awards.[2] It is considered Jay Sean's first successful single and was later included on his debut album Me Against Myself (2004), produced by Rishi Rich himself, as well as on Rich's album, Rishi Rich Project. The song was also included on the soundtrack for the 2003 Bollywood film Boom.[5]
On 27 April 2007, Rich announced that he was parting with his record company 2Point9 Records,[6] marking the end of the Rishi Rich Project. After their departures from the project, Jay Sean went on to become a successful international Asian artist (topping the US Hot 100 in 2009),[7] while Juggy D became one of the most successful British artists in the mainstream Indian market.[8]
In 2015, Rich, Jay Sean and Juggy D reunited as the Rishi Rich Project and released the single "Freak".
Solo career[edit | edit source]
Rich released his first solo album Simply Rich fuses urban music and bhangra. The album was successful in the Asian pop charts, and resulted in a number of singles, including "Nahin Jeena" with vocals by Don D and Juggy D, and "Nahin Tere Jeha Hor Disda" with vocals by Pakistani Qawwali singer Javed Bashir (based on Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's "Kiven Mukhre Ton Nazran Hatawan") with the music video featuring cameo appearances by Bally Sagoo, Juggy D, Jay Sean and Veronica Mehta.
His second solo release, The Project, in 2006 included the single "Push It Up (Aaja Kuriye)" featuring Juggy D and Jay Sean,[9] peaking at No 1 on the BBC Asian Network Chart.
Rishi released his third album, The Lost Beats, in 2014.
Rishi Rich Productions[edit | edit source]
In 2007, Rich started Rishi Rich Productions (RRP), a joint partnership with entertainment entrepreneur, Waleed Jahangir.[10] The artists signed to the company are Rich himself,[11] H-Dhami,[11] Mumzy,[11] Veronica Mehta (aka Veronica),[11] Tasha Tah,[11][12] Juggy D,[citation needed] and Abbas Hasan.[citation needed]
Rich won "Best Producer" at the UK Asian Music Awards in 2003[2] and also in 2009 for producing H-Dhami's debut album Sadke Java.[13] At the 2009 event he also won a special "Commitment to the Scene" award.[13]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Rich expanded also into Indian film and many of his productions appeared in various Bollywood films:
- Boom (2003): The track "Eyes on You" which was performed by Jay Sean was featured in the Bollywood film Boom. The song reached the UK top 10 in 2004 and was featured on Jay Sean's debut album Me Against Myself.[14]
- Hum Tum (2004): Rich produced a track U'n'I for the first ever release from the Yash Raj music label, which featured in the film.
- Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005): The track "One Night", produced by Rich and sung by Jay Sean, was taken from Jay Sean's album Me Against Myself and was included in the 2005 film Kyaa Kool Hai Hum. However, the version on this soundtrack was entitled "Dil Mera (One Night)" and included vocals by Veronica as well as Jay Sean.
- Jackpot (2013): Rich produced the track "Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse" (Remix).
- Love Yoou Soniye (2013): Composed and sang "Love Yoou Soniye", the title track for the film with Juggy D
- Behen Hogi Teri (2017): He recreated the R.D. Burman's song Jaanu which was sung by Raftaar.
- Half Girlfriend (2017): Rich composed his first official Hindi song, "Mere Dil Mein", which has music notes astoundingly similar to the song U 'n' I.
- Poster Boys (2017): He composed "Kehende Menu" sung by Ikka, Yash Narvekar and Sukriti Kakar
- Mubarakan (2017): Rich composed the title track with Yash Anand. He also sang it with Badshah and Yash Anand
- Namaste England (2018): Rich composed a song titled "Bhaare Bazaar" with Badshah. Vishal Dadlani, Payal Dev, B Praak and Badshah sang the song.
- Gully Boy (2019): He composed "Doori", sung by Ranveer Singh.
- Bhangra Paa Le (2020): Along with JAM8 and Yash Narvekar He composed "Ho Ja Rangeela Re" which is sung by Shashwat Singh and "Sun Sajna" which is sung by Navraj Hans, Jonita Gandhi, Yash Narvekar and Kiranee
- Bad Boy Billionaires: India (2020) - Netflix documentary, composed the title track
- Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar (2020): He composed song for the film
Personal life[edit | edit source]
In September 2011, he married Manrina Rhode, a dentist. They are now divorced as of 2019.[15]
In February 2014, Rich signed to TRMG Teddy Riley Music group and moved to Atlanta in April 2014 to work alongside Teddy Riley after acquiring OnlyChild Records from Manchester-based producer, SP.
Discography[edit | edit source]
Rishi Rich solo albums[edit | edit source]
- Simply Rich (2002) (Ishq Records)
- The Project (2006) (2point9 Records)
- The Lost Beats (2014) (Musicbyrr)
- The Lost Beats Vol 2 (2020) (Musicbyrr)
Singles[edit | edit source]
- "Nahin Tere Jeha Hor Disda" (2002), featuring Javeed Bashir
- "Nahin Jeena" (2002), featuring Juggy D and Don D
- "Dance with You (Nachna Tere Naal)" (2003), featuring Jay Sean and Juggy D [UK#12]
- "U 'n' I (Mere Dil Vich Hum Tum)" (2004), Rishi Rich featuring Juggy D and Veronica
- "Push It Up (Aaja Kuriye)" (2006), featuring Jay Sean and Juggy D
- "Fade Away (Yaad Naal Jeena)" (2009), Navin Kundra featuring Rishi Rich and Jay Sean
- "Drain" (2014), featuring Ray J and Sahyba
- "Freak" (2015), featuring Jay Sean and Juggy D
- "Ik Tera Pyar" (2016), Master Saleem featuring Rishi Rich
- "Dil Kya Kare (Did I Love You?)" (2016), featuring Amrit Dasu
- "Zindagi" (2016), with H-Dhami
- "Diamond Jewel" (Rishi Rich Remix) (2016), featuring Mumzy Stranger, Lyan Roze and Yash Narvekar
- "Maula" (2018), Farhan Saeed featuring Rishi Rich
- "Get Down" (2018), Juggy D featuring Rishi Rich and Ikka
- "Kanipatu" (2020), Rishi Rich and Yashraj
- "Nakhre" (2020), Jay Sean and Rishi Rich
- "The Ishq (Rishi Rich Remix)" (2022), Jasmine K Kara and Rishi Rich [16]
Compilations and remix albums[edit | edit source]
- King of Hearts Queen of Hearts Vol. 1
- King of Hearts Queen of Hearts Vol. 2
- Love 2 Love 2000 – Chapter 6
- Playback
- Pure Garage – Chapter 1
- Pure Garage – Chapter 2
- Pure Garage – Chapter 3
- Playback 2
- Gift 2 U
- Let the Music Play – "2005"
- Bombay Mix – CD 1
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
- 2017: Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for Half Girlfriend along with Mithoon, Tanishk Bagchi, Farhan Saeed, Ami Mishra & Rahul Mishra.
- 2018: Won, Best Soundtrack at the UK Asian Film Festival for Boogie Man[17]
- 2025: Won, Special Award for Contribution to Music at the Asian Achievers Awards[18]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Patel, Akshay. "Urban Star Interviews". Sabras Radio. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "BRITISH ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS 2004 LAUNCHED". 7 October 2004. Archived from the original on 10 February 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ↑ "The Ishq – Jasmine Kara & Sabrina Sapal – Remix by Rishi Rich". DESIVIBE. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ↑ Jay Sean- Interview part 1/3 at YouTube
- ↑ Jay Sean on IMDb
- ↑ BBC. "BBC - Asian Network Music - Blog". Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ Stephen Clark - Design. "Jay Sean: On top of the world". Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ Nikhil Taneja (9 December 2009). "Juggy D, Rishi Rich back together". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 15 December 2009. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
- ↑ Rishi Rich Feat. Jay Sean & Juggy D - Push It Up (Aaja Kurie. YouTube. 25 September 2007. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ "About RRP – Rishi Rich Productions". rishirichproductions.com. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 "Artists". rishirichproductions.com. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Tash Tah Interview with Besharam.co.uk". Archived from the original on 7 May 2010.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "2009 UK AMA Award Winners - on desihits.com". desihits.com. 6 March 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ↑ Stephen Clark - Design. "JAY SEAN: PRINCE CHARMING". Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ "Rishi Rich's A-List Wedding Of The Year! - Desi-Box.com - News, Music Videos, Interviews, Bollywood, Bhangra, Urban". Desi-Box.com - News, Music Videos, Interviews, Bollywood, Bhangra, Urban. Archived from the original on 13 May 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ Patel, Akshay (29 October 2022). "Urban Star Interviews". No. Jasmine K Kara. Sabras Radio. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ↑ "Rishi Rich bags the award for Best Soundtrack at the UK Asian Film Festival 2018 for the film Boogie Man". 2 April 2018.
- ↑ Staff, Entrepreneur (29 September 2025). "Neerja Birla, Music Producer Rishi Rich and Taj Foods win big at Asian Achievers Awards in London". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 30 December 2025.